Anfield's tribute to the victims of Hillsborough and their families' 23-year fight to expose an establishment cover-up demands the focus ahead of Sunday. But there is no denying the significance of what follows to Liverpool and their manager. Brendan Rodgers has yet to win a Premier League game since his switch from Swansea and, for all the signs of improvement, will be hoping United's appearance at Anfield galvanises Liverpool once again. Sir Alex Ferguson fielded a strong side in Europe in midweek, Rodgers rested his senior players, and United are seeking a first league win at Anfield since December 2007. Andy Hunter